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Who's Who in El Cerrito: Ricky Harrison

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Name: Ricky Harrison

Age: 46

Occupation: Owner of Ricky D's Recipe BBQ, "the best BBQ you never had."

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Where do you live? I live right here, in El Cerrito.

How long have you lived here? I have lived here for 8 years.

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What city do you work in? I run my own BBQ catering business here in El Cerrito. Some of my clients are Fairmont and Harding Elementary Schools and some local churches. My business is licensed by the board and I've been in business for five years. I'm taking classes at Contra Costa College right now to learn more about business.

Do you make a spicy BBQ? I can make it any way you like it!

What do you like about El Cerrito and why? I like El Cerrito because it's convenient shopping and transportation. My daughter goes to Harding. It's a very diverse community. You have people from all walks of life. You have people from Germany, Spain, Indonesia, China... It's a diverse culture and I like it.

What are you doing right now? I'm on my way to get new business cards for my company at the Kinko's right on the corner there.

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